North Carolina State

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Greenville, NC

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Since 1978, B’s Barbecue in Greenville, North Carolina, has been serving up some of the most mouthwatering BBQ in the state. Located at the crossroads of West 5th and B's Barbecue Road, this roadside gem is a must-visit for any barbecue lover.

The Beloved Hole-In-The-Wall That Serves The Arguably Best BBQ In All Of North Carolina

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2024, through August.

Stars we've lost so far in 2024 - August edition

Asheville, NC

Suppose you're a fan of the paranormal or simply enjoy a good spooky story. In that case, North Carolina is a treasure trove of haunted locations that are perfect to explore, especially as the crisp fall air sets the perfect backdrop for ghostly adventures.

North Carolina Hotel Has Been Ranked No.1 in Haunted Places In The State

Pyrocumulus clouds were seen in San Bernardino County, Southern California on Saturday, September 7 as Line Fire has grown to more than 7,100 acres prompting mandatory evacuation orders in Highlands. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@dotMorten via Spectee”. NOTE: Looped video Video Location: Downtown Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, US Video Recording Date/Time: September 7, 2024 at 17:30h.

US: Line Fire Creates Pyrocumulus Clouds In Southern California

Oregon State

Columbus, OH

Discussing the 2023 NCAA football top teams: Georgia leads, followed by Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Alabama. Assessing their performances and rankings.

Analyzing NCAA's Top Five Football Teams so far this season

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

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Disney Cruise Line has faced significant backlash after announcing the cancellation of two sailings on the Disney Dream in November 2025, impacting up to 5,000 cruise passengers.

Disney Cruise Line Quietly Cancels Over 5,000 Sailings, Passengers Wondering What Happened

Kentucky State

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

If you live in Kansas City, or are kind of close, and if you want a cat, today is your lucky day. We have five humdingers for your consideration, all available from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link in each cat's description to learn more about them and to get in touch with their shelter.

Five spectacular cats that can be all yours

Georgia State

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

South Carolina State

Beaufort, SC

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Earlier this month, Travel + Leisure magazine published its list of the Top Twelve Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S., and there's onlt one town in South Carolina that made the list.

Beaufort is the only town in South Carolina named on list of Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S.

At this time of year, campsites in Jasper National Park would usually be packed with campers. Instead, Parks Canada is now focusing its efforts on cleanup and infrastructure restoration. Many of the park's campsites were heavily damaged by the wildfire that tore through the area in July. The west side of Wabasso campground was hit the heaviest. This is the media's first look at what was left of the area for the first time.

What remains of Wabasso campground after Jasper wildfire

A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

Emily Standley Allard

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in the coastal area of Wenchang City, Hainan, China, on Friday, September 6. Yagi was expected to make landfall in Vietnam on Saturday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Hanoi and surrounding areas as the storm approached. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@jprat via Spectee”. NOTE: Looped video Video Location: Hanoi, Vietnam Video Recording Date/Time: September 6, 2024 at 15:01h.

Vietnam: Super Typhoon Yagi Approaches, Bringing Heavy Rains To Hanoi 2

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Anaheim, CA

Tiffany T.

At the D23 Convention, Disney has announced a new attraction at Disneyland that will feature the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney himself. Titled "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," this attraction will debut in 2025 and will be located in the Main Street Opera House. The experience is designed to give visitors a sense of what it might have been like to visit Walt Disney's office and see his creative process firsthand.

Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics Figure is Coming to Disneyland

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Sports Week in Pictures: Capturing the drama at the Paralympic Games

Associated Press photographers centered much of their energy this past week on...

Sports Week in Pictures: Capturing the drama at the Paralympic Games

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